Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L With XL1, the engineers and designers successfully came up with a body design that delivers more everyday utility than the two previous prototypes.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

The racing driver Sabine Schmitz has tested the battery-electric Furtive eGT sports car from Exagon Motors ( earlier post ) on the Nordschleife (north loop) of the Nürburgring, achieving a top speed of nearly 240 km/h (149 mph) on the 20 kilometer long Nordschleife. For reverse gear, the rotational direction of the motors is inverted.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

Topics addressed include: advanced batteries (including manufacturing processes) and electric drive R&D; Lightweight materials; Advanced combustion engine and enabling technologies R&D; and Fuels technologies (dedicated or dual-fuel natural gas engine technologies). Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. This design requires a new thermodynamic air channeling concept. Consequently, less energy needs to be used for active cooling of the battery. Li-ion battery.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. AOI 4: Develop Advanced Cells and Design Technology for Electric Drive Batteries.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From the top-of-cab solar panels powering its battery and interior lights, to its ultra-light aluminum frame and highly advanced 425 horsepower 11-liter proprietary engine, the SuperTruck concept vehicle allowed Volvo engineers to push the boundaries of heavy truck efficiency. Click to enlarge. Not every idea made it to the concept vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Adopting a small fuel tank placed under the rear seat together with the hybrid system’s lithium-ion battery gives the vehicle a low center of gravity, thus contributing to improved driving performance. Due to small amount of heat generated by high-efficiency engines, heat from both the engine and exhaust is used for heating the interior.

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

The newly designed 0.8 Furthermore, the electric motor (10 kW)—designed as a pulse start module (starter, alternator and E-drive)—also reduces the load of the TDI, provides added propulsion (boosting) and works to recover kinetic energy (regenerative braking). Lite was designed to operate without any TDI propulsion at all.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

The three electric motors are powered by a lithium-ion high specific power (4500 W/kg) battery pack that also supports a fully-electric drive mode. The extensive use of carbon fiber and lightweight materials, combined with the potent engine power, contributes to achieving the best weight-to-power ratio in the history of Lamborghini: 1.75

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2022

The main fan is a total of 8 meters in diameter with 12 hollow carbon fiber fixed-pitch blades and driven by a five-megawatt, 6700 horsepower electric motor. This becomes even more important as an element of vehicle design as Honda moves toward its electrified future. HALO Wind Tunnel Main Fan. 5-Belt Aerodynamics Testing.

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Ohio Wind Honda Carbon Fiber 359

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2010

The long rear hatch is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP)—an advantage of 6.6 lb) from the battery. Numerous additional detailed measures targeted the interior, the exterior and the technology, such as higher-grade, lighter steel for the exhaust system’s tailpipes. kilograms (2.65 kilograms (5.73 FSI engine.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

BMW has introduced the new generation (6 th ) of its top-end 7 Series, featuring technology innovations in the areas of lightweight design, powertrains, chassis, operating systems, and intelligent connectivity. 7 Series body-in-white / carbon. The all-new BMW 7 Series will be offered in the US exclusively as a long wheelbase version.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

A liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery—developed by A123 Systems in cooperation with Porsche—temporarily stores converted braking energy from the front axle as well as converted exhaust-gas energy. Changes to the wheel design were necessitated by the regulations. Cooperation with production development specialists.

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Porsche 2015 Hybrid Carbon Fiber 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2015

The valve-drive module in the cylinder head is designed to be light and rigid. Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. The third layer made of glass fiber helps visualize any external influences. Power and torque for the 2.0 Click to enlarge.

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Audi Gas Engine MPH 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Making use of an electronic wastegate for each turbocharger for faster response as well as more precisely varying vane positioning, the single-scroll turbocharger design allows for the use of smaller turbos to reduce weight and improve packaging, while still meeting power and performance benchmarks.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2016

TREV is a range extender system that uses a micro-turbine (fueled either by liquid or gaseous fuels) to generate electricity that charges a battery pack. The battery powers the motors that drive the wheels. Techrules said that its newly developed battery management technologies enable superior charging efficiency.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The exhaust gas and compressor turbines are separated from one another and located at an optimum position to the exhaust side and to the intake side of the V6 engine, and connected to one another by a shaft. The Formula 1 designation for this unit is MGU-H (Motor Generator Unit Heat).

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Mercedes PHEV Lithium Ion Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2014

developing beyond Li-ion battery technologies. million in co-funding to support projects focused on beyond lithium-ion battery technologies and reducing friction and wear in the powertrain. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles (Area of Interest 2).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The mid-mounted 70 kW (94 bhp) micro gas-turbines can generate a combined 140 kW (188 bhp) to charge the batteries and extend the range of the car to 900 km (560 miles)—or, when in Track mode, provide supplementary power directly to the electric motors. —Principal designer Matt Beaven.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The batteries at the center of the vehicle supply the electric motor at the front axle with energy. Two different energy recovery systems harness energy to replenish the batteries and provide power. The first system is the innovative recovery of thermal energy by an electric generator powered by exhaust gases. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. The objective of this effort is to develop and show technology readiness for advanced electric machine technologies with a focus on motor design, material, and production pathways to significantly lower cost.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2016

Like the BMW eDrive technology on the plug-in hybrid of the new BMW 7 Series, the intelligent lightweight design featuring carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) is also based on expertise forged in the development of BMW i cars. It then feeds the energy it generates into the high-voltage battery. kWh (net capacity: 6.5

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Phase I projects must complete (1) a preliminary design; (2) a characterization of laboratory devices using the best measurements available, including a description of the measurement methods; and (3) the preparation of a road map with major milestones, that would lead to a production model of a system that would be built in Phase II.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Honda announced recently the CR-V e:FCEV compact crossover will be available combining both hydrogen and a plug-in battery in 2025. (It No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2022

Spinning at up to 25,000 rpm, two permanent-magnet motors independently power the front wheels, or regenerate energy from braking to recharge the batteries. kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack (with 84 pouch-style cells courtesy of SK Innovation ) that’s laser-welded behind two racy sport seats.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2014

AOI 2: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) Development of Carbon Fiber Composites for Lightweight Vehicles. ($6M) For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Through a chemical process, electricity is created to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery (in Toyota’s case, not all FCEVs use battery storage).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

This FOA contains a total of 11 Areas of Interest (AOIs) and focuses on advanced light-weighting; advanced battery development; low cost electric motor development; enabling technologies for high efficiency engines; and support for EV deployment and AFV workplace safety programs. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite. kilowatt (kW).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 2, 2021

We all can agree that designing and building a vehicle from scratch is not an easy task. It is no doubt that Electric vehicles are far superior to their IC engine counterparts and one among many such things is the design flexibility an electric vehicle offers to the designer. What Makes Designing An EV More Flexible.

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